Product Engineer

Renesas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics America in Austin seeks an entry-level Product Engineer to join our team working on advanced semiconductor power products. This 0–2 year role emphasizes NPI support, qualification, and production release, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with design and test teams, analyze data, and maintain documentation while developing skills in power management ICs and related solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (BS or MS) with up to 2 years of experience, or MS with 0 experience.
• Prior internship is a plus.
• Interest in power semiconductor products (power management ICs, analog/mixed-signal, power stages).

Responsibilities

• Support product engineering activities across NPI, qualification, production release, and sustaining.
• Assist with silicon characterization, product evaluation, and data analysis.
• Ownership of BOM release and maintenance.
• Collaborate with design and test engineering teams to improve manufacturability and yield.
• Analyze yield, test, and reliability data to identify trends and support root-cause analysis.
• Support customer qualification and resolve product and field issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in quality, cost, and cycle time.
• Communicate effectively with management to report critical technical, customer escalations or business issues as they arise, and drive mitigation efforts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

ENTRY LEVEL - BS with up to 2 years experience or a MS with 0 experience.

100% onsite

Renesas Electronics is seeking a motivated Product Engineer to join our Austin-based team supporting the development and production of advanced semiconductor power products. This entry-level role (0–2 years of experience) offers the opportunity to work on technologies including power management ICs, smart power stages, and related solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction (NPI), qualification, and high-volume production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product engineering activities across NPI, qualification, production release, and sustaining
• Assist with silicon characterization, product evaluation, and data analysis
• Ownership of BOM release and maintenance
• Collaborate with design and test engineering teams to improve manufacturability and yield
• Analyze yield, test, and reliability data to identify trends and support root-cause analysis
• Support customer qualification and resolve product and field issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement in quality, cost, and cycle time
• Communicate effectively with management to report critical technical, customer escalations or business issues as they arise, and drive mitigation efforts

Qualifications

• ENTRY LEVEL - BS with up to 2 years experience or a MS with 0 experience,in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Prior internship is a plus
• Interest in power semiconductor products (power management ICs, analog/mixed-signal, power stages)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with lab equipment and data analysis tools; programming is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Ramp to independent ownership within 6 months
• Deliver characterization and analysis on schedule for NPI milestones
• Support timely resolution of product engineering issues
• Contribute to measurable improvements in yield, test time, or quality within first 12 months
• Provide responsive cross-functional support
• Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation

Why Renesas

Renesas is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, delivering innovative embedded processing and analog solutions that power modern electronics. Our Austin team plays a key role in advancing high-performance power semiconductor technologies that enable next-generation computing and infrastructure systems.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.